Managing and Treating Keloids

a technology for managing and treating keloids, applied in the direction of biocide, plant/algae/fungi/lichens, drug compositions, etc., can solve the problems of cosmetic unsightly keloids, difficult therapeutic intervention and management of keloids, excessive itching, irritation and pain, etc., to reduce the thickness and size, reduce the thickness and the effect of thickness

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-10-18
SASTRY STAN S
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[0011]An embodiment of a method of treating a keloid in a mammal includes making and providing a mixture of equal proportion by mass (or weight) of flurandrenolide, witch hazel, graphites and capsaicin. This mixture is applied repeatedly on the keloid until the keloid is reduced in thickness and size. In a further embodiment of the method of treating a keloid in a mammal, the mixture of equal proportion of flurandrenolide, witch hazel, graphites and capsaicin is applied repeatedly on the keloid until the keloid is reduced in thickness and size to a level of comfort for the mammal.
[0012]An embodiment of a method of treating a keloid in a mammal includes making and providing a mixture of an equal proportion by mass (or weight) of witch hazel, graphites and capsaicin. The mixture is applied repeatedly on the keloid until the keloid is reduced in thickness and size. In a further embodiment of the method of treating a keloid in a mammal, the mixture of equal proportion of witch hazel, graphites and capsaicin is applied repeatedly on the keloid until the keloid is reduced in thickness and size to a level of comfort for the mammal.

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However, keloids are cosmetically unsightly, especially on exposed parts of the skin.
Some keloids are of health concern because they may cause excessive itching, irritation and pain, particularly when they are abrasive against clothing.
Therapeutic intervention and management of keloids remains challenging because effective treatment options are limited.
Most treatment regimes yield limited positive results in terms of long-term prognosis.
Surgical excision of keloids is generally not a preferred treatment option because keloids usually grow back, often with a vengeance that may make the patient feel worse.
Despite the use of the foregoing therapies (and some others) there is currently no permanent “magic-bullet” for the treatment or cure of keloids.

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[0028]The following disclosure is drawn to methods of treating or managing a keloid or scar or other hypertrophic skin growth. FIG. 1 is an illustrative example of a large keloid on a patient's chest. This keloid has been in existence for at least 30 years. It started as a small scar left after a superficial wound had healed. The original scar on this patient was around the area denoted as 10. The scar grew over an approximate time period of 30 years into its current shape and form shown in FIG. 1. For the first 10-15 years the growth of the keloid was steady increased towards the area designated 30. Thus the region between 10 and 30 is considered the oldest and the most toughly fibrous region of the keloid. After about 15 years of slow and steady growth between the denoted 10-30 area, the keloid growth began to spread albeit slowly towards region designated 20 in FIG. 1. Currently, as of 2012, there has been no growth past the area 20. However, over the past 10 years or so, there h...

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[0035]In an embodiment, FIG. 6 is an illustrative example of a second, albeit smaller, keloid growth 610 in a vicinity of a major keloid 600 that was disclosed vide supra (FIGS. 1-5). The smaller keloid is located just below the neck on a human chest area. The smaller keloid 610 appeared about 15 years after the major keloid 600. Those skilled in the art recognize that smaller and less pronounced keloid growth may occur in the vicinity of major / large keloids. FIG. 6 also discloses raised areas 620 with the smaller keloid 610. These raised areas are characterized by ridges 620, and striations 630, as illustrated in a close-up view in FIG. 7. Areas 620 and 630 that were particularly itchy and painful while rubbing against clothing, for instance. In addition, as illustrated in an embodiment in FIG. 8, the smaller keloid showed reddish areas numbered 720, 730, 740 and 750. These reddish areas are typically irritated and itchy. In an embodiment, this keloid was treated as disclosed above...

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Abstract

Methods of managing and treating a keloid in mammal are disclosed. An embodiment includes managing and treating a keloid by covering the keloid with flurandrenolide tape, applying graphites ointment on the keloid and applying witch hazel ointment on the keloid. A further embodiment includes covering the keloid with flurandrenolide tape; and removing the flurandrenolide tape from the keloid after 5 to 10 hours; and applying witch hazel ointment on the keloid; and applying capsaicin ointment on the keloid. Yet another embodiment comprises steps of making and providing a mixture including equal proportions by mass (or weight) of flurandrenolide, witch hazel, graphites and capsaicin; and applying the mixture on the keloid in a manner that includes covering the keloid with the mixture.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention is generally related to the field that includes treatment methods for skin conditions such as keloids, hypertrophic scars and other skin disorders.BACKGROUND[0002]Keloids are a type of skin scar that is usually characterized by a raised skin surface of irregular appearance, smooth, soft or hard to the touch and irritation. Keloidation may potentially occur in any part of the skin, but keloids are generally seen on the chest, neck, jaws, shoulders, thighs and arms. It is thought that keloidation usually starts after injury to the skin. Keloidation is caused by excessive collagen deposition in the skin. Keloids are benign and are not generally a serious health risk. However, keloids are cosmetically unsightly, especially on exposed parts of the skin. Some keloids are of health concern because they may cause excessive itching, irritation and pain, particularly when they are abrasive against clothing. Keloids are thought to more frequently occu...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61K33/44A61P17/02
CPCA61K31/165A61K31/58A61K33/44A61K36/185A61K2300/00A61P17/02
Inventor SASTRY, STAN S.
Owner SASTRY STAN S
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